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Texas HHSC records list 20 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 9, 2026.
The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated November 13, 2025 to August 11, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 8 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 8 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 20 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-09.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-08-11 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-11
2026-08-06 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Young children from 2 separate classes were observed engaging in outdoor activity with water not available. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-06
2026-07-28 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver at the operation stated she would place tape on the mouths of children in care to prevent them from speaking.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-24
2026-08-11 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-11. Correction verified: 2026-08-18.
A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
2026-08-06 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-06. Correction verified: 2026-08-11.
Young children from 2 separate classes were observed engaging in outdoor activity with water not available. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
2026-07-28 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-24. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
A caregiver at the operation stated she would place tape on the mouths of children in care to prevent them from speaking.
2026-06-30 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-23. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
A child in care was found unsupervised outside of the operation.
2026-06-30 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-23. Correction verified: 2026-08-18.
During the investigation, it was found that a single caregiver was left alone with 20 or more children with a specified age of three-years-old. The maximum number of three-year-old children a single caregiver can supervise is 15 children.
2026-06-30 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-23. Correction verified: 2026-08-18.
Despite being aware of a child's history of runaway behavior, a caregiver chose to enter the operation building without arranging additional supervision coverage for the child.
2026-04-08 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-30. Correction verified: 2026-05-15.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
2026-04-08 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-30. Correction verified: 2026-05-15.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
2026-03-24 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-01. Correction verified: 2026-04-01.
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
2026-02-06 · 746.311(a) · Medium High
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-06. Correction verified: 2026-02-06.
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
2025-11-18 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-12. Correction verified: 2026-01-22.
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
2025-11-18 · 746.2803(4)(C) · Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-12. Correction verified: 2026-01-22.
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
2025-11-18 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-12. Correction verified: 2026-01-22.
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
2025-11-13 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-12-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1510758
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.